I feel like the line combinations are so much better with Kadri in. That weakness at center really was making it look like we would rely on Backlund to score and play a 2nd line role.
Kadri is also more of a playmaker which goes well with our winger and he is decent in transition which is also a concern for the team before yesterday.
I feel Toffoli and Magnipane can gel and develop a great 2nd line with Kadri over Monahan if that is what Sutter goes with for a 2nd line.
I also think if Toffoli or Mangiapane move to the first line that Pelletier would be put in a situation to succeed with Kadri and 1 of Toffoli/Managiapane.
Hoping for a Monahan to make a full recovery and play like he did 3 years ago just wasn't happening imo. Kadri filled a huge hole and our wingers are still good overall.
We do have $2 mil in space to play with too. If we don't do something big I would love to see someone who can skate and hit and fight added to the 4th line.
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